NHS 24
NHS 24 is an online and out-of-hours phone service for Scotland providing access to health advice and information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You should call if your regular NHS service is closed and you are too ill to wait until it re-opens, or you need health information or reassurance about what to do. Your call will be directed to a suitable health professional.
You can access urgent mental health services and crisis teams through NHS 24. Phone for free on: 111
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The Samartitans
The Samaritans offer free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone experiencing feelings of distress and despair. You can talk to them about anything, whenever you need to, by calling: 08457 90 90 90
The number above is the UK national line, and your call will be charged at the local rate for ‘0845’ numbers. Alternatively, you can call your local branch:
Borders: 01750 200000
Falkirk and Central Scotland: 01384 622066
Kirkcaldy & District: 01592 654242
Dunfermline: 01383 722222
Edinburgh & the Lothians: 01312 219999
Breathing Space Scotland
Breathing Space Scotland is a free, confidential phone line service for anyone in need of someone to talk to. The phone line operates from Monday to Thursday: 6pm–2am, and Friday to Monday: 6pm–6am. Call: 0800 83 85 87
